In 2010, the White House announced the goal of eradicating food deserts—low-income
neighborhoods without nearby supermarkets—in seven years. The efficacy of this initiative is …

We study the causes of “nutritional inequality”: why the wealthy tend to eat more healthfully
than the poor in the US Using event study designs exploiting supermarket entry and …

In this article, we discuss the most recent trends in food-retail access in low-and moderate-
income communities in the United States of America. We begin with a review of the current …

We study the causes of “nutritional inequality”: why the wealthy eat more healthfully than the
poor in the United States. Exploiting supermarket entry and household moves to healthier …

Using novel data describing the healthfulness of household food purchases and the retail
landscapes consumers face, we measure the role of access in explaining why wealthier and …

The rising rates of obesity in the United States are a major public health concern.
Disproportionately high rates of obesity among low-income individuals are partially …

In the United States, people living in low-income neighborhoods frequently do not have
access to affordable healthy food venues, such as supermarkets. Instead, those living in" …

In the United States, people living in low-income neighborhoods frequently do not have
access to affordable healthy food venues, such as supermarkets. Instead, those living in" …

The diet and health of Americans has recently received more prominent national attention.
With the rising incidence of obesity and diet-related disease, more researchers, health …

Food deserts and their potential effects on diet and nutrition have received much attention
from policymakers. While some research has found a correlation between food deserts and …